Gerber Legendary Blades Combo Axe recall: Laceration Hazard
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Gerber Legendary Blades Combo Axe recalled?
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head. Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 103,000
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60.
- Recall date
- March 23, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.